Chapter 142

**Valerio**

“No. Stay here.” I stopped Katerina when she tried to go after Elysia. I went in the direction she ran off to, walking as fast as I could.

I stepped outside to the garden, watching her leaning against a tree to catch her breath.

“Elysia.”

“Stop! Just.. please stop. Don’t come any closer.” She closed her eyes, trying her best to control her breathing. I clenched my fists in frustratio